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Palmyra R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,174 students in Palmyra R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Palmyra R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,174 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Palmyra R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#182 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.49
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
16 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,088 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
93%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
24
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
99
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
92
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
75
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
80
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
100
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
79
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
82
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
105
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
110
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
81
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
77
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,327 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,775 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,327
$15,159
Spending / Student
$10,775
$13,980
Best Palmyra R-I School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmyra Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 S Ashland Ave
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-3736
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-3736
Grades: PK-4
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Palmyra High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1703 S Main St
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-2067
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-2067
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
Palmyra Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Line St
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-2174
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-2174
Grades: 5-8
| 331 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palmyra R-I School District?
Palmyra R-I School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,174 students.
What is the rank of Palmyra R-I School District?
Palmyra R-I School District is ranked #195 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palmyra R-I School District?
93% of Palmyra R-I School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palmyra R-I School District?
Palmyra R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Palmyra R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,775 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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